Should You Wear Contacts in the Pool?

Contact lens wearers should beware: physicians at the Harris County Hospital District say wearing contacts in the pool could lead to eye infections. Because soft contacts contain a lot of water, they act like sponges for microorganisms and chemicals. If the pool water is dirty, it could lead to coneal ulcers or infections.

If you wear contacts and want to swim in the pool, eye doctors recommend thoroughly cleaning the lenses immediately after swimming. Better yet, wear disposable contacts that can be thrown away after a dip in the pool. Also, you may want to invest in a pair of prescription goggles to wear in the pool instead of contacts.

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_{Source: Harris County Hospital District, Wearing Contacts In The Pool May Lead To Eye Infections. Medical News Today, 13 Jul 2007.}